Valemount, BC - AST Level 1 Avalanche Courses
The board of VARDA (Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association) recently approved a motion to reduce trail pass fees to avalanche course participants to just $10. It is wonderful to see the community support for avalanche training. Every little bit helps!
Thanks to Curtis Pawliuk and the Board of VARDA!
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AST Level 1 – CLASSROOM EXERCISES
Meeting Time – Sun, Feb 26, 20128:30am – Doors open
9:00am – 5:30pm – Class
Meeting Location: Valemount Community Hall
101 Gorse Street
Valemount, AB
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The AST Level 1 is considered the minimum level of training that backcountry riders should have. The AST 1 is an excellent introduction to avalanche terrain recognition skills, snowpack theory, rescue skills and overall risk management…
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PRIOR TO ARRIVING AT THE CLASSROOM SESSION, PLEASE TAKE SOME TIME TO REVIEW THESE LINKS.
1) The Public Avalanche Bulletin
2) North Columbia Avalanche Bulletin
3) The Avaluator
4) Rescue Resources – Trip Plan
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AST 1 Mountain Field Session
Choose ONE field dayCLICK HERE to view Valemount Field Dates
Meeting Location – Clemina Creek
Approx Arrival Time – ~8:00am unload, sign out gear, purchase trail passes
Class Start – 8:30 am – Please be geared up and ready to ride for this time.
Return Time ~ 5:30 pm
Following the classroom, students provide their own snowmobile to participate in eight hours of hands-on field exercises.
This is very important. Proper terrain travel habits are the key to managing the risks in avalanche areas. Habits are hard to break but by actually…
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What should we bring on the field day? CLICK HERE
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Accommodation Options to consider
TERRACANA RANCH RESORT
14 km west of the Tete Jaune (Hwy 16 & Hwy 5 Junction)
12155 Hwy 16, British Columbia
Box 909; Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
Tel: 250.968.4304 Fax: 250.968.4445
Toll Free: 1.866.968.4304
Contact the Terracana Ranch Resort for great rates on their all inclusive packages.
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To Register
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To review the class lists for all Zac’s Tracs courses please click hereTo return to the Course Schedule
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